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YD05 SDU

2005 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

229,343 mi
Last recorded229,343 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-591,500 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SDU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 229,343 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 198,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2016 198,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main run (3.6.B.2c)

offside wing mirror casing damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2015 177,157 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 152,989 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 133,284 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 115,464 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 115,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2009 84,703 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 67,790 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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YD05 SDU is a 2005 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 91,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YD05 SDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YD05 SDU registered?

YD05 SDU is a 2005 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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